Sutherland Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Sutherland Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, ST3 3EY
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Sutherland Primary Academy among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Sutherland Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sutherland Primary Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sutherland Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Blurton Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cleanse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blurton Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Asda Express Subway Euro Blurton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
Questions about Sutherland Primary Academy
What is Sutherland Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Sutherland Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Sutherland Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sutherland Primary Academy last inspected?
Sutherland Primary Academy was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutherland Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sutherland Primary Academy compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Sutherland Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Sutherland Primary Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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